Best Camping near Hiles, WI

Hiles is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Hiles campgrounds just for you. Find the best campgrounds near Hiles, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Camping Sites Near Hiles, WI (181)

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    1. Franklin Lake

    11 Reviews
    33 Photos
    48 Saves
    Three Lakes, Wisconsin

    Overview

    Franklin Lake Campground is one of the most popular camping spots within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Northern Wisconsin. Its unique structures built by the CCC land it on the National Register of Historic Places. The campground is in a beautiful setting, among tall pines and hemlocks, perched on the edge of the clear blue waters of Franklin Lake. In addition to its scenic landscape, the campground offers access to a variety of hiking trails.

    Recreation

    The lake provides visitors with ample opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming. Anglers can expect a catch of walleye, northern pike, large and smallmouth bass, rock bass, perch, and bluegill, among others. The lake is open to all types of boating, motorized and non-motorized. Numerous trails exist in the area, with some beginning within the campground, including a 6-mile hike to nearby Anvil Lake. The 1-mile Franklin Lake interpretive trail is partly accessible and tours the forest of trees, with some over 400 years old. It leads to the 13-mile Hidden Lakes Trail, which loops south, around Butternut Lake, passing several small lakes with scenic vistas and a remarkable stand of old hemlock trees, then back to the campground. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area and visitors are encouraged to keep watch.

    Natural Features

    The campground is situated in a lush stand of mature pine and hemlock trees, at an elevation of 1,700 feet. Historic stone and log structures, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, are scattered throughout the campground. The adjacent Franklin Lake is 892 acres and boasts a beautiful sandy beach.

    Nearby Attractions

    The City of Eagle River is located about 15 miles west of the campground. A variety of services are offered there.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $15 / night

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    2. Bewabic State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    40 Photos
    70 Saves
    Alpha, Michigan

    Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    3. Hi-Pines Campground

    7 Reviews
    10 Photos
    12 Saves
    Eagle River, Wisconsin
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    6. Chain O'Lakes Campground

    4 Reviews
    8 Photos
    40 Saves
    Eagle River, Wisconsin

    Fresh air, cool forest shade, endless waters, and quiet peace. All of these elements of nature are present at Chain O’ Lakes Camping Resort in Eagle River, Wisconsin. Reserve your vacation now and enjoy God’s Country!

    We offer family-friendly camping for those looking for peace, quiet, and the opportunity to make memories!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $16 - $35 / night

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    7. Bear Lake

    7 Reviews
    20 Photos
    41 Saves
    Wabeno, Wisconsin

    Overview

    If you are interested in a quiet campground and excellent pike fishing, Bear Lake Campground is for you. Campsites are situated along the wooded shore and ridge with outstanding views of the lake.

    Recreation

    The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Bear Lake are fishing, swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. The Rat River trail is a good nearby hiking opportunity.

    Facilities

    The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Bear Lake are fishing, swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. The Rat River trail is a good nearby hiking opportunity.

    Natural Features

    This campground sits on the southwest corner of 68-acre Bear Lake. The campground is a mix of hardwoods and pine. The water quality of the lake is moderate at a maximum depth of 20 feet. Fish species found in the lake are northern pike, panfish, and largemouth bass. This campground is also popular with grouse hunters and fall color enthusiasts.

    Nearby Attractions

    Bear Lake is in close proximity to the Rat River Hike and Bike Trail. Trout fishing opportunities are also nearby on the Peshtigo and Rat Rivers.

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    For facility specific information, please call (715) 674-4481.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $15 / night

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    9. Luna White Deer Campground

    2 Reviews
    13 Photos
    19 Saves
    Three Lakes, Wisconsin

    Overview

    Nestled between two deep clear lakes, Luna-White Deer Campground provides a north woods experience where you can hear the call of the loons at night and see lots of wildlife by day. Half of the campsites front on the two non-motorized lakes. A four-mile trail with great vistas circles the two lakes.

    Recreation

    The lakes provide visitors ample opportunities for non-motorized boating, swimming and fishing. Anglers can expect a catch of largemouth bass, rock bass, perch, pumpkinseed and bluegill in both lakes as well as rainbow trout in White Deer Lake. A four-mile-long trail circles the two lakes and connects with over 30 miles of additional trails, including the Anvil National Recreation Trail. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area including resident American bald eagles in the towering pines along the shore and loons, which call into the night.

    Natural Features

    The campground is situated in a dense mixed species forest, at an elevation of 1,735 feet. The adjacent lakes offer anglers opportunities to catch fish or the ability to relax on a sandy beach.

    Nearby Attractions

    The City of Eagle River is located about 19 miles northwest of the campground. Eagle River offers a variety of services and activities throughout the year.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $18 / night

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      10. Hiles Pine Lake Campground

      1 Review
      Hiles, Wisconsin
      • Pets
      • Electric Hookups
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Picnic Table
      • Toilets
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    • Adam A.
      Camper-submitted photo from West Bass Lake
      Oct. 18, 2024

      West Bass Lake

      Nice Campground and Beach, Recenntly Updated

      As of this writing, 2024, they have recently installed new showers and flush bathrooms. I live near this campground, so I have stayed at almost every site in the park. If you cant have or don't want a lake site, site #4 is the largest. It is almost 35 yards across the front. Trees are growing back, but not many mature trees on the East of the park. There is a really nice beach area adjacent to, but not in the campground. It is a nice short walk. Each site has electric hookup, and some sites have more than one box.  Not much ambient light in this park, so it is great for viewing stars and Northern Lights. This  park also is situated near the ATV trail, and has access to the 160 mile Blue Ox trail system.

    • Adam A.
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Emily Park Campground
      Oct. 18, 2024

      Lake Emily Park Campground

      Nice Campground and Park

      I live near this park, so I frequent it. They have recently made improvements to the park area, which make it very kid friendly. The park also has a nice pavilion with picnic tables.   Sites are spacious and spread out compared to other parks, and the area is pretty quiet. Sites have water and electric hookup.

    • C
      Camper-submitted photo from Horn Lake Camping
      Oct. 13, 2024

      Horn Lake Camping

      Great spot

      We camped here in May not much for skeeters, good sites on the lake with a fire pit on a dead end road with a boat landing.

    • C
      Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lakes
      Oct. 12, 2024

      Mountain Lakes

      Nice quiet spot

      We were to only ones here camping. This area has 3 sites 2 next to each other west side of lake and 1 on the north side of the lake. All have lake frontage. We choose the single, north of the lake site. The only drawback to this site it is right on the road with mostly ATV, UTV traffic. I would stay here again.

    • Jarrett G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Horn Lake Camping
      Sep. 26, 2024

      Horn Lake Camping

      Simple and Free

      As a primitive camper who hates paying to sleep on the ground somewhere, this is my new favorite spot. Two sites, fire rings, no bathroom, water, electric.

    • LThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from North Trout Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest
      Sep. 24, 2024

      North Trout Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest

      Nice State Campground

      You get a relatively flat site, fire ring, a picnic table, hand pump for water and vault toilets along with a beautiful clear water lake. There's a boat launch and firewood for sale. Reservations need to be made and paid online even if your fcfs. Cell phone and data are okay. There is tire noise from Highway M.

      Very few folks around in September!

      Honeymooned here in 1975. The location on the lake is beautiful. We camped here many times over the years. In tents, VW campers, trailers until about 20 years ago. Got a Sprinter RV this year and we're camped here now.

    • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Forest Pond Campground
      Sep. 14, 2024

      Forest Pond Campground

      Small campground

      Stopped here to use shower it's a small campground had permanent sites and walkin tent sites. It was clean quiet bathroom was nice,long hot shower has dump station.

    • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Bose Lake Campsite
      Sep. 14, 2024

      Bose Lake Campsite

      Bose lake campsite

      Single campsite on small lake. Room for small camper in parking less than 15 foot. Fire ring and picknick table. Road to get in is narrow and pot holed.

    • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Wolf Lake Campsite
      Sep. 11, 2024

      Wolf Lake Campsite

      Wolf lake campsite

      Small campsite along paved road,fire ring and picnic table ,wilderness toilet. Stayed two nights in September it was quiet fishing was so so. I had 8 foot pop up could fit a 20 footer easy or tent camp. Seen two fire ring along the right shore of lake accessable by water.

    • CThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Nicolet National Forest Pine Lake Campground
      Sep. 5, 2024

      Nicolet National Forest Pine Lake Campground

      Quiet National Forest campground on lake.

      Small primitive campsites right on lake pine in a beautiful area. The site are adequate and nothing negative to report. Host was super friendly and came up to welcome me. Picnic table down by lake so you can sit while watching the sunrise. $15/night unless you got a park/forest senior pass then 50% off.

    • Nicholas P.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lakes
      Sep. 2, 2024

      Mountain Lakes

      Amazing view, not free

      I stayed three nights over Labor day weekend. There was an ATV festival in lakewood that i was unaware of until arriving so there was a lot of dust and noise. ATV riders also frequently walk into your camp to use the toilet. I had to adjust my camp for privacy after the first couple of groups.

      Aside from that the camp is the perfect size for vans, small trailers or tents. The ground is not very even but you could probably get one or two tents in there.

      No fish in the lake. Don't bother trying.

      The worst part was finding the pay station. Its at a campsite on highway T about 3 miles south of 64. It's $5 per night cash or check only. I spoke with a park ranger who was checking in at camps, he said they were going to post maps next year at each site.

      There is a small easy to climb path straight down to the lake. It's a fairly soft, muddy bank but I was able to launch my kayak easily from there.

      If you are hammock camping this is a fantastic spot.

    • Julia B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Boulder Lake
      Aug. 31, 2024

      Boulder Lake

      Beautiful site

      We had site 18 which is right on the water and across from the shower house. It was decently spaced out from the other sites. The shore was pretty level and easy to get our kayaks in and out. The shore is shallow and mostly sand. Nice for swimming. We did catch one bass off the shore. The firepit grate was most of the bars so that made grilling a little harder. Be aware the sites to the east are higher elevation and looked like it was steep to get down to the water. Shower house was nice and clean. The first night we did hear a bunch of teens yelling at the shower house around midnight, but they either got kicked out or left because we didnt hear them again. The waterfront sites are on the main road, so you do hear all the RVs coming and going. Definitely will go back!

    • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from McCaslin Brook Dispersed site
      Aug. 22, 2024

      McCaslin Brook Dispersed site

      Nice sites along brook

      There are three sites two small one large site which you can fit larger camper or RV in. Entrances need a lot of TLC washed out and large drop from paved road. Middle camp site has best access to brook I put a 8 foot pop up in it you could go bigger 20 foot max. One site I would say is tent only very tight. Wilderness toilet but they look pretty full.

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Chute Pond Park
      Aug. 19, 2024

      Chute Pond Park

      One of my favorite campgrounds

      Chute pond park is one of my favorite campgrounds to stay at. They have reasonable rates, clean bathrooms and almost all sites are electric. There’s lots to do the whole weekend whether you want to go hiking, fishing, boating, small cliff jumping, or take a walk to slippery rock. This year they also have now available kayaks for rent at $20 per hour.

    • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lakes
      Aug. 14, 2024

      Mountain Lakes

      Nice spot

      Didn't camp just stopped and looked. Small shallow lake soft muddy bottom no beach. Two sites close together not much shade at the two theres a third site down road a little bit. Third site is tent only very uneven has wilderness toilet.

    • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Franklin Lake
      Aug. 5, 2024

      Franklin Lake

      Quiet campground

      Beautiful campground had site 45 one week and site 72 the next both fcfs. Campground was quiet and clean. For those with out power there is outlets in shelter in middle of campground to charge batteries. Had phone service through boost mobile enough to stream movies

    • wThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Arbor Vitae Campground
      Aug. 4, 2024

      Arbor Vitae Campground

      Quiet but nothing going on

      Came to this campground for 3 days to hang out at the fireman’s picnic in arborvitae. The campground is old as dirt, had a nice lake for swimming and fishing but that’s it. Tiny game room with Pac-Man . 2 wash machines and couple dryers. The sites are very small. Electricity has no breakers to shut the juice off before hook up which is very dangerous . Water is good pressure. All in all the campground works if you don’t want to do anything and just sleep.

    • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Oconto River-2nd Branch
      Aug. 4, 2024

      Oconto River-2nd Branch

      South branch oconto river

      Small campground along river with handicap access to river.pit Toilets there is a 5 dollar parking fee per day. There are two site good distance apart. Not much shade handicap fishing along river handicap picknick tables.



    Guide to Hiles

    Camping near Hiles, Wisconsin, offers a fantastic escape into nature with beautiful lakes and serene forests. Whether you're looking for a quiet getaway or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

    What to do:

    • Hiking and Biking: Explore the numerous trails in the area. Campers have enjoyed the "wonderfully maintained bike path to the local ice cream shop" during their stays at Musky Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest.
    • Swimming and Kayaking: Many campgrounds, like Franklin Lake, offer great swimming spots and opportunities for kayaking. One visitor mentioned, "Beautiful campground with private campsites. Quiet lake that's great for swimming and kayaking."
    • Fishing: The lakes around Hiles are perfect for fishing. A review from Bear Lake noted, "The lake has a swimming area & beautiful sandy beach & is perfect for fishing, swimming, and kayaking."

    What campers like:

    What you should know:

    • Reservations: Some campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. A visitor at Franklin Lake advised, "You will need to reserve your site 11 months in advance because it fills up fast."
    • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have electric hookups or showers. A camper at Bear Lake noted, "Rustic with no electric hook-ups. There is a pump for drinking water."
    • Quiet Hours: Some campgrounds, like Cunnard Lake, have strict quiet hours. One review stated, "Lake Cunard campground was designated a 'Quiet' campground... no noise producing devices."

    Tips for camping with families:

    • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities. A review for Hi-Pines Campground mentioned, "Great activities for kids… fishing presentation, movie, kickball."
    • Spacious Sites: Choose campgrounds with larger sites for family gatherings. A camper at Franklin Lake said, "The sites are large & private with a few waterfront sites."
    • Safety First: Always keep an eye on kids near water. A review for Ada Lake Recreation Area emphasized, "The sites are relatively spread out."

    Tips from RVers:

    • Electric Hookups: If you need power, check for campgrounds with electric hookups. Hi-Pines Campground offers "fifty amp hookups" for RVs.
    • Space for Big Rigs: Look for campgrounds that are big rig friendly. A review for Musky Lake Campground mentioned, "Big rig friendly."
    • Dump Stations: Make sure the campground has a sanitary dump station if you need it. Campers at Franklin Lake appreciated the "sanitary dump" facilities available.

    Camping near Hiles, Wisconsin, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your next adventure!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • What camping is available near Hiles, WI?

      According to TheDyrt.com, Hiles, WI offers a wide range of camping options, with 181 campgrounds and RV parks near Hiles, WI and 13 free dispersed camping spots.

    • Which is the most popular campground near Hiles, WI?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Hiles, WI is Franklin Lake with a 4.7-star rating from 11 reviews.

    • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Hiles, WI?

      According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 free dispersed camping spots near Hiles, WI.

    • What parks are near Hiles, WI?

      According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 parks near Hiles, WI that allow camping, notably Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and Ottawa National Forest.